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NEW!Children’sBook Seminarwith artist/author Fran Leeand guests!10 WEEK CLASS • DR801M T W T F S S • FEB 4 - APR 15(NO CLASS MAR 25); 6:30PM-9:30PMTUITION: $380; STUDIO FEE: $45EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION(DEADLINE 1/15): $350 | FOR CREDIT TUITION: $680This seminar isabout one of ourfavorite subjects–children’s books,with a focus on illustration.Sequentialhands-on assignmentswill coincidewith presentationsfrom professionalsin the field of children’s book illustration. We willcover such topics as: finding your character, voice,style and medium; narrative thinking; being bothauthor and illustrator; what kids like; illustrationmediums (including digital); preparing a portfolio;the publishing industry (including alternative publishing);and the past, present and future of booksfor children.Throughout the ten-week schedule, professionalillustrators, authors and experts in the publishingindustry will lead the class discussions and sharetheir wisdom and expertise. The visiting illustratorswill also show their work, discuss their own illustrationstyle, demonstrate their medium and share in areview of your work assignments. To fully participatein the class, illustration assignments in and outsideclass time are a requirement. Prerequisites: Oneyear of drawing, experience in using color mediaand an interest in narrative thinking, children’s booksand products.Seminar Guest Authors Include:Ben Clanton Vote for Me!Nancy Coffelt Aunt Ant Leaves Through the LeavesMark Fearing Earthling!Victoria Jamieson OLYMPIG!Aron Nels Steinke The Super-Duper Dog ParkJohanna Wright The Secret CircusFran Lee is an illustrator and graphic designer, whose work hasbeen based in children’s publishing and products. Her work experienceincludes seven years as the Art Director for the trade bookpublisher, Chicago Review Press, and most recently four yearsas the Creative Director of Sanrio, Inc. (Hello Kitty). She hasillustrated and designed several series of children’s activity booksand gift books, and has written two books for children, Wishingon A Star and a bird watching book. Her company, CoatimundiStudios, created the licensing style guides for Thomas the TankEngine and has illustrated several Thomas books for RandomHouse Children’s Books. She works traditionally in gouache,scratchboard and printmaking techniques and digitally in InDesign,Illustrator, Photoshop and Flash. She received her MFA from theSchool of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Welcome to OCACWelcome to the Oregon College of Art and Craft (OCAC) Winter/Spring2013 Studio School season filled with exciting classes, workshopsand studio experiences on our 10-acre wooded campus in SouthwestPortland. OCAC’s Studio School courses provide you the opportunity tostudy with regionally and nationally renowned professional artists of thehighest caliber.The college also has diverse learning opportunities for toddlers, children,and teens. If your child wishes to spend two, three or five days creativelyexpressing themselves during Spring Break, the Jordan Schnitzer FamilyArt Adventures program has ample opportunities for your family! For moreinformation go to www.ocac.edu/register or call us at 971.225.4205.Additionally, we are thrilled to announce an inspiring and informativelineup of lectures, activities and exhibitions for 2012/2013:Hoffman Gallery Exhibitions, page 21MFA in Applied Craft + Design Visiting Artists Lecture Series, page 20The Shop@OCAC monthly featured artists, page 22I hope you will join us for these free and open-to-the-public opportunitiesshowcasing a diverse array of stellar speakers from around the world.While on campus be sure to enjoy lunch at the Hands on Café, visit theHoffman Gallery for the latest exhibit and stop by The Shop@OCAC topick up a unique gift for that special someone or yourself! For thoseenrolling in an evening class or workshop, the Hands on Caféalso serves dinner Monday through Thursday from 5:30–7:30pm.Thank you for exploring OCAC’s Studio School Winter/Spring 2013schedule. I look forward to seeing you on campus and know you’ll findjust the right course to spark your interest and ignite your creativitythis semester.Best wishes for an inspired season!Jeffrey BakerCommunity Programs Coordinator

OCAC Studio School | Winter/Spring 2013REGISTRATION FORMSubmit your Studio School registration form online at www.ocac.edu/register. Students may also submit a completed registrationform by mail, fax, or in person at the front desk in the Centrum building.Oregon College of Art and Craft 8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland OR 97225 ph 971.255.4201 fx 503.297.1844Please register one student per registration form. Registrations are non-transferable and all tuition, studio fees and membership couponsare due at the time of registration. A confirmation and supply list will be sent to you upon enrollment.NAME SS# (IF TAKING CLASS FOR CREDIT) TODAY’S DATEREGISTRANT NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE)MAILING ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIPPHONEDATE OF BIRTH (MO/DAY/YR)EMAIL ADDRESSVOLUNTARY DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION OCAC values your patronage and privacy. This information aids the College in: obtainingscholarship support for its many Community Programs, better serving the local community, and reporting to various academic accreditation bodies.GENDER o Female o Male o Prefer not to answer o Other ____________________RACE/ETHNICITY o African American o Asian o Caucasian o Hispanic/Latino o Mixed Race o Native American o Pacific Islander o Unknowno YES! Please add me to your mailing and e-newsletter lists o Please contact me about OCAC degree programsREGISTRATION FORMWAIVER: Should any injuries occur during or as a result of participation in any class or workshop, the registered student agrees to indemnify andhold harmless OCAC and all employees, instructors and volunteers connected with OCAC.Discounts: Eligible students may apply one of the following discounts totheir Studio School tuition. Discounts may not be combined and do notapply to courses taken for credit or studio fees. Discounts do not apply toArt Adventures programs. PLEASE NOTE: Percentage discounts arerounded to the nearest whole dollar.Early Registration Disount — $30Seniors (65+) — 20%Full-time Teachers (public or private) — 20%OCAC BFA/Certificate Alumni — 25%Life Balance Members — 15%Course # Title # Credits Start Date Tuition *Studio Fees Total*Studio fees include cost of some materials, studio operation and utility costs Subtotal =$MAKE A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONDid you receive a discount on your course? Donate it back toOCAC and help provide scholarship support for OCAC’s BFAstudents. Thank you for your gift!Donation =$Grand total =$CHECK/MONEY ORDER NUMBERMASTERCARD/VISA/DISCOVER/AMEX EXPIRATION DATE CVV#NAME ON CARDSIGNATURE6Classes and workshops are subject to cancellation if a minimum number of students is not attained. | Studio fees will not be refunded after the class has begun. | All dropswill be assessed a $35 processing fee before refund. | Students dropping a workshop (courses numbered 700) anytime after two weeks prior to the scheduled start datewill not receive a refund.

BOOK ARTSWORKSHOPSLayering Arts and LettersREBECCA WILD2 DAY WORKSHOP • BA701M T W T F S S • MAR 9-10; 9:00AM-4:00PMTUITION: $220; STUDIO FEE: $20EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $190Explore rewarding new techniques that combineart with words. Working on small format paper,we combine drawing materials, paint and variousresists with handwriting (no matter howreadable) and self-crafted letterforms to createrichly layered pieces that have a striking, printlikequality. All techniques link together allowingendless opportunity for individual expression.You will complete this class with fresh ideas,heightened enthusiasm and a hand-constructedportfolio of your work. Prerequisite: None, allskill levels are welcome!Rebecca Wild is an artist and calligrapher in Portland,Oregon. Her work combines a love of letterforms with theluminous characteristics of drawing materials and paint.She has a BA in Studio Art and teaches at Oregon Collegeof Art and Craft, Portland Community College and SitkaCenter for Art and Ecology.O VISITING ARTISTIntroduction to Wood EngravingSUSAN LOWDERMILK2 DAY WORKSHOP • BA702M T W T F S S • MAR 16-17; 9:00AM-4:00PMTUITION: $305; STUDIO FEE: $20EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $275In this workshop, each student will design,carve and print a black and white 2” x 3” woodengraving. Each image will be one print in agroup portfolio. At the end of the workshop,each student will have a portfolio containingthe prints from the class. Examples of woodengraving prints and prints from the instructor’scollection will be presented and discussed.Prerequisite: None, all skill levels are welcome!Susan Lowdermilk creates artist books and limited editionprints, primarily creating woodcuts, wood engravings andetchings. She has been teaching printmaking, book binding andgraphic design courses at Lane Community College’s Art andApplied Design Department in Eugene, Oregon for fifteenyears. Her artist books can be found in numerous public collectionsworldwide and her artwork is represented in galleriesthroughout the United States. She earned her MFA from theUniversity of Oregon in Eugene and her BFA from ColoradoState University in Fort Collins, Colorado.Power of the PamphletCLARE CARPENTER2 DAY WORKSHOP • BA703M T W T F S S • APR 13-14; 9:00AM-4:00PMTUITION: $165; STUDIO FEE: $20EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $135This two-day class explores the artistic potentialof the pamphlet book. Though often overlookedin favor of flashier structures, the pamphlet’sstraightforward qualities provide an opportunityfor content and details to shine. On day one,students will explore the range of this simplestructure by learning several folded and sewnpamphlet variations with soft covers. Variousfolds, mixed paper sizes and alternate sewingadd interest and detail, and methods ofadding content will be discussed. On daytwo, students will learn a technique to bind apamphlet-stitched book into a hard case. Alongthe way there will be presentations of work anddiscussions about books that use the pamphletstructure. Students will complete the class with avariety of finished structures. Prerequisite: NoneClare Carpenter is a letterpress printer and printmaker inPortland, Oregon. She also serves as the Book Arts StudioManager for OCAC. Her background is rooted in bothcommercial print shops as well as small press fine binderies.For over a decade she’s produced limited edition artist books,broadsides and ephemera under her imprint Tiger Food Press.O VISITING ARTISTThe Layered Letterpress PrintMACY CHADWICKBOOK ARTSMACY CHADWICK2 DAY WORKSHOP • BA704M T W T F S S • APR 6-7; 9:00AM-4:00PMTUITION: $290; STUDIO FEE: $20EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $260Learn to combine a variety of image generationtechniques on the letterpress to create originaland striking prints. This course will cover pressureprinting, wood type, and stencil techniquesall using the Vandercook Proof Press. You willcome away with both finished prints and sampleCLARE CARPENTERBOOK ARTS studio school7

pages for future inspiration. Prerequisite: Someprevious experience with letterpress printingpreferred.Macy Chadwick is originally from Rhode Island and nowresides in Oakland, California. She was introduced to booksand letterpress by Barb Tetenbaum at OCAC in the 90’s andtaught a letterpress extension class in 2000. Macy receivedan MFA in Book Arts and Printmaking from The Universityof the Arts in Philadelphia and assisted book artist Julie Chenat Flying Fish Press in Berkeley for three years. She currentlycreates books and prints in her letterpress studio in Oaklandand teaches classes at Academy of Art University in SanFrancisco, San Francisco Art Institute and San FranciscoCenter for the Book. Her work is in prominent collectionsin the US and abroad, including the Victoria and AlbertMuseum, Yale University Special Collections and Universityof Washington, Seattle.LetterpressWARREN BUSSMARILYN ZORNADOBOOK ARTS / CERAMICSBOOK ARTSCLASSESHistoric BookbindingMARILYN ZORNADO10 WEEK CLASS • BA850M T W T F S S • JAN 28-APR 8 (NO CLASS MAR 25);6:30PM-9:30PMTUITION: $310; STUDIO FEE: $40EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $280Starting with the ancient palm-leaf book, bindyour way through over 1,000 years of bookstructures. Learn traditional methods used hundredsof years ago to create a series of historicalbooks: a Nag Hamadi-style binding, a Copticbinding with wooden boards, a medieval-stylebook with a wrapped cords, a German casebindingand a modern wire-spine book devisedby Daniel Kelm. One session will be devoted tomaking decorated papers to use in the books.Prerequisite: Recommended for beginning andcontinuing students. Well-developed hand skillsrequired.Marilyn Zornado has been combining her love of book arts,calligraphy, poetry and animation for twenty years. She isco-founder of Fremont Garden Press. Her animated filmsinclude Insect Poetry and Spring Lines. Her latest effort,Old-Time Film was co-created with OCAC’s Barb Tetenbaumand was animated entirely using letterpress printing.10 WEEK CLASS • BA851M T W T F S S • JAN 30-APR 10 (NO CLASS MAR 27);6:30PM-9:30PMTUITION: $275; STUDIO FEE: $50EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $245Explore letterpress printing on the VandercookProof Press in this all-levels letterpress classthat will cover typesetting, typography, ink properties,paper qualities, multi-color registrationand creative problem solving. Group and individualprojects will provide both an introductionto letterpress for novices, while also challengingintermediate students ready to advance theirprinting skills and expand their letterpressvocabulary. This class will focus on specificletterpress printing and hand typesetting skillswhile also fostering individual experimentation,making for a perfect follow-up to BeginningLetterpress. Prerequisite: NoneWarren Buss received a BA in Liberal Arts from St. John’sCollege in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After being a databaseprogrammer for just long enough, he began studying bookmakingat Oregon College of Art and Craft. He creates his booksunder his press name, Naos Press, and as a member of asmall book arts collective.Explore a new genre of book this termby joining a host of visiting children’sbook illustrators in aCERAMICSWORKSHOPSO VISITING ARTISTSurvey of Paper Clay—TranslucentExoskeletonsAMANDA SALOV2 DAY WORKSHOP • CE701M T W T F S S • MAR 2-3; 9:00AM-4:00PMTUITION: $245; STUDIO FEE: $25EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $2158 25Workshop participants will discuss and utilizethe benefits of adding paper pulp to clay. Themorning will begin with mixing paper clay slipfollowed by dipping objects that absorb clay.In the afternoon, while the kiln is firing, particistudioschool BOOK ARTS / CERAMICSAMANDA SALOV

pants begin hand building with plastic porcelainutilizing paper-pulp in the clay. Sunday the kilnis unloaded and students continue buildingand experimenting with translucent porcelain.Prerequisite: NoneAmanda Salov is a ceramic artist based in Corvallis, Oregon.Originally from rural Wisconsin, her background isin pottery and sculpture. Salov spent several years workingin academia, primarily as a professor at the University ofArkansas in Fayetteville. Her artwork has been includedin numerous solo and group exhibitions across the country.Most recently she was a resident artist for the 2012 summerat Archie Bray in Helena, Montana. Amanda was a residentat OCAC in the fall of 2011 and spent the 2007 summerworking in the sculpture department at Anderson Ranch.In 2010, Amanda was named an Emerging Artist byNCECA. She received a BFA in Ceramics from theUniversity of Wisconsin-Whitewater and an MFA inCeramics from the University of Missouri.Darrin Ekern was the Ceramics Director at the MendocinoArt Center in Northern California before taking on theStudio Manager role at OCAC. He exhibits his worknationally. Recent exhibitions include Feats of Clay,Lincoln Arts Center and Mendovenacular at the 2011NCECA conference. Darrin received a BFA and MAfrom Minnesota State University, Mankato and his MFAfrom the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.CERAMICSCLASSESSpecial Projects in CeramicsDARRIN EKERN10 WEEK CLASS • CE850M T W T F S S • FEB 18-APR 29 (NO CLASS MAR 25);6:30PM-9:30PMTUITION: $280; STUDIO FEE: $125EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $250This class, open to both wheel throwers andhand builders, is designed for the intermediate toadvanced ceramic student interested in exploringa focused independent goal. In conjunction withthe instructor, students will develop a proposaland timeline that allows for the successfulcompletion of their project. Classes will includeimage presentations of contemporary ceramicsand demonstrations on a variety of technicalprocesses including integration of separatetechniques and media, basic molds, printingon clay, surface experimentation and otherdemos as requested by the class. Work willbe discussed in individual and group critiques.Prerequisite: CE801, CE802 or equivalentCERAMICSDarrin Ekern, Instructor. See previous listing.Build a KilnDARRIN EKERN4 DAY WORKSHOP • CE702M T W T F S S • APR 6-14; 9:00AM-4:00PMDARRIN EKERNTUITION: $295; STUDIO FEE: $0EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $265This two-weekend workshop gives students theopportunity to work with OCAC studio manager,Darrin Ekern in planning and building a naturalgas fired kiln. The first weekend begins with kilndesigns and materials being discussed, includingburners. After planning, participants take part inbuilding the floor and walls of the kiln, as wellas building an arch form and constructing thearch. During the second weekend students canbring bisqued pottery that is glazed on site to befired in the new kiln. Glazing and firing methodsare discussed and images of other kiln buildingprojects and designs are presented. Prerequisite:CE801, CE802 or equivalentMaking Pots Come to LifeSHANE BLITCH10 WEEK CLASS • CE851M T W T F S S • FEB 19-APR 30 (NO CLASS MAR 26):6:30PM-9:30PMTUITION: $300; STUDIO FEE: $125EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $270Students explore personal expression utilizing thepotter’s wheel as a starting point. Discussionsfocus on articulating ideas in clay, expressing thepersonal voice through utilitarian pots and therelevance of handmade pots in today’s world.Demonstrations include thrown and altered workas well as examining the importance of form andfunction. Glazing and firing ranges appropriate toutilitarian pots are used. Prerequisite: NoneShane Blitch is a Portland studio potter. He studiedCeramics at Valencia Community College in Florida and asa student in the Penland School of Crafts Intensive StudyProgram. For the past 15 years he has embraced potteryfrom the functional, decorative, expressive and sometimessculptural personal viewpoint through his work. Blitch is anenthusiastic, informative and personable instructor.CERAMICS studio school9

CERAMICS / CRITICAL STUDIESPut a Lid On ItSHANE BLITCH10 WEEK CLASS • CE852M T W T F S S • FEB 21-MAY 2 (NO CLASS MAR 28);6:30PM-9:30PMTUITION: $300; STUDIO FEE: $125EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $270Come explore the space under a lid. Studentswill delve into lidded boxes, covered jars andteapots, to name a few. This class will providean in-depth look at sizing lids for a perfect fit.It will include wheel-thrown and hand-formedtechniques. Demonstrations include thrown andaltered work as well as examining the importanceof form and function. Glazing and firingranges appropriate to utilitarian pots are used.Prerequisite: CE801, CE851 or equivalentShane Blitch, Instructor. See previous listing.CRITICALSTUDIESHands-On Art History (1900-1950)JEFF JAHN10 WEEK CLASS • CP850M T W T F S S • FEB 4-APR 15 (NO CLASS MAR 25);7:00PM-9:00PMTUITION: $195; STUDIO FEE: $15EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $165Get to know some of the most important figuresfrom the first half of Twentieth Century artthrough their own personal biographies and otheraccounts. It’s a more personal, detailed, idiosyncraticapproach than a standard survey, insteadrevealing the nuts and bolts of how particularindividuals made history. Insightful and inspiring,the course will have practical applications forany creative person. Learn about: Gauguin thestockbroker/woodcarver, Paul Klee’s puppetry,Andre Breton’s social life and Rothko’s childhoodin Portland. Also covered: Picasso, Matisse, deKooning, Pollock, Guggenheim, Stein, Kahnweiler,Stieglitz, Frank Lloyd Wright, the Bauhaus andmuch more. Rather than a dry approach thiscourse makes the living past more present andrelatable. The required readings alone shouldenhance most any library. Prerequisite: 100 levelcollege writing course, advanced HS writing orcomparable experience.Jeff Jahn is an independent curator, critic, artist andcultural historian who has spent over a decade in Portlandchallenging the expectations for contemporary art anddesign. An internet pioneer in arts discourse with thegroundbreaking contemporary art blog PORT: www.portlandart.net. As a curator he has presented internationalartists like Pipilotti Rist, Cao Fei, Hank Willis Thomas,and Donald Judd. He holds a MA in History (biographyof artists and writers) from Utah State University. Inaddition to numerous catalogs and commercial projects hiswritings have been published in Modern Painters and Art inAmerica. In 2010 he was a juror for the prestigious AndyWarhol Foundation’s Arts Writing Fellowships.Effective Arts WritingJEFF JAHN10 WEEK CLASS • CP851M T W T F S S • FEB 6-APR 17 (NO CLASS MAR 27);7:00PM-9:00PMTUITION: $195; STUDIO FEE: $15EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $165Excellent arts writing instantly sets any creativeprofessional apart. In this class we will dissectwhat makes arts writing exceptional by studyingsome of the greatest arts writers of all time.Students will be expected to write several piecesa week and critique one another’s work in asupportive but intensive atmosphere. Think ofit as an arts writing boot camp that will appealto working artists, PR professionals and anyoneinvolved in creating copy related to: visual art,design, music, theater, film, food and architecture.The course will give you the tools to master thedifferent forms; criticism, interviews, promotional,statements and longer form essays in a varietyof media and target audiences (internet/socialmedia, academia, business, press, and institutional).This course is geared towards developinga clear salient style that makes readers takenotice and become engaged. It is a perfectcompliment for studio MFA’s who oftendon’t receive a true 600 level writing course.Prerequisite: Successful completion of a collegelevel writing course.Jeff Jahn, Instructor. See previous listing.ELIZABETH MALASKA10 studio school CERAMICS / CRITICAL STUDIES

DRAWING & PAINTINGWORKSHOPSIllustration From Start to FinishJONATHAN HILL2 DAY WORKSHOP • DR701M T W T F S S • MAR 2-3; 9:00AM-4:00PMTUITION: $165; STUDIO FEE: $10EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $135This two-day workshop will introduce the basicprofessional process of creating an illustration in astep-by-step manner from start to finish, combiningboth traditional analog methods of image creationwith more contemporary digital methods. Students willlearn how to conceptualize ideas, communicate thoseideas visually as thumbnails, interact with an editorand change those images as needed, execute theillustration and learn the basics of digital productionsuch as scanning, coloring and printing. Materials willfocus primarily on traditional pen and ink or graphitewith computer coloring. Prerequisite: Basic drawingskills. Some previous experience in Photoshop is a plus.Jonathan Hill graduated as valedictorian from the SavannahCollege of Art & Design in 2003 with a BFA in Sequential Art.Since then he’s worked as a freelance illustrator and cartoonist inPortland, Oregon. Some of his clients include Willamette Week,Hollywood Video, the Spokane Inlander, the Vietnam LiteratureProject, the Asian Reporter and Powell’s City of Books.His work has appeared in the second volume of the acclaimedBEASTS! book published by Fantagraphics, as well as anthologiespublished by Image Comics, Three Rivers, and Tugboat Press.His first graphic novel, a collaboration with author MK Reedtitled Americus, was published in fall 2011 by First SecondBooks and has been picked as an ABC New Voices title andnominated for a YALSA Best Graphic Novel for Teens 2012.An Inventive Approach (Part One)Alternative Painting SurfacesELIZABETH MALASKA1 DAY WORKSHOP • DR702M T W T F S S • MAR 9; 9:00AM-4:00PMTUITION: $100; STUDIO FEE: $20EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $70In these tandem workshops, designed to be takenindividually or as a pair, students will investigate amyriad of tactics for making supports for paintings,drawing, and collages (Part One), and/or explorenovel approaches to the creation of images withdifferent drawing and painting mediums (Part Two).Alternative Painting Surfaces will be devoted tocreating substrates. Participants will look at supports—canvas,linen, panel, paper, board, foundmaterials—as well as the many unique ways inwhich these surfaces can be prepared to receivemarks. Demonstrations will include, but not belimited to: gessoes (traditional and non-traditionalrabbits skin based preparations, chalk-based homemadegesso, store-bought acrylic and oil-basedvarieties), staining, gilding, layering, as well asmodern updates and additions to traditional materials.Prerequisites: Willingness to experiment. Somefamiliarity with painting and drawing is helpful butbeginners are welcome.An Inventive Approach (Part Two)Alternative Painting MediaELIZABETH MALASKA1 DAY WORKSHOP • DR703M T W T F S S • MAR 16; 9:00AM-4:00PMTUITION: $100; STUDIO FEE: $20EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $70Alternative Painting Media will be devoted to traditionaland alternative approaches to materials andimage creation. Students will explore the propertiesof different mediums in order to understand howto effectively break the rules. Further investigationswill include unusual mark making tools as wellas unconventional combinations of materials andapplication, including taking two dimensions intothree, and vice versa. Prerequisites: Willingnessto experiment. Some familiarity with painting anddrawing is helpful but beginners are welcome.Elizabeth Malaska is a Portland native but has lived andtraveled extensively throughout Europe and America in pursuitof her art. She has exhibited in San Francisco, New York andRome. She is the recipient of awards to study and teach at Astoria’sClatsop Community College, the Art Farm in Nebraskaand at Caldera, outside of Sisters, Oregon. Her large-scalepaintings combine traditional and innovative techniques to createimages that examine art history and the implications of thefemale body as the subject of the artist’s gaze.Photo Transfer Techniques for PaintersJEFFREY T. BAKER1 DAY WORKSHOP • DR704M T W T F S S • APR 13; 9:00AM-4:00PMJEFFREY T. BAKERTUITION: $100; STUDIO FEE: $25EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $70Over the course of one day learn effective andsafe methods for placing photographic imageryinto your drawings and paintings using a variety ofDRAWING & PAINTINGDRAWING & PAINTING studio school11

DRAWING & PAINTINGtechniques including acrylic gel medium transfers,heat-set methods, rub on impressions and otherwater-based processes. Transfer onto surfacesranging from rag papers and canvas to woodpanels covered in gold leaf. Practical tips forpainting, drawing and staining atop the resultingphotographic transfers will be covered, alongwith guidance about how to best preserve thecompleted artworks. At the end of the day you willappreciate the latent potential that resides in yourphotographic collection (be it digital or film) andhow to bridge the gap between the mediums ofphotography and painting. Prerequisite: None, allskill levels are welcome!Jeffrey T. Baker situates his multi-disciplinary practiceinside a complex web of what could be called the contemporarysublime. Keenly aware of the historical precedentsfor both painting and photography, Baker’s art occupies achallenging locus between the two traditions. His works arehandcrafted composites of pigment, photocopier toner andwax that are clearly antithetical to the multiplicity often associatedwith the photographic print. A graduate of OCACand educator for eight years, Baker has exhibited throughoutthe Pacific Northwest and recently completed a three-monthartist residency at Sitka Center for Art and Ecology.More alternative photographic techniqueswill be explored in theDRAWING & PAINTINGCLASSESChildren’s Book Seminar(Illustration Focus)Past, Present & FutureFRAN LEE10 WEEK CLASS • DR801M T W T F S S MONDAY • FEB 4-APR 15(NO CLASS MAR 25);6:30PM-9:30PMTUITION: $380; STUDIO FEE: $45EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $350FOR CREDIT TUITION: $680This illustration seminar features sequentialhands-on assignments and presentations fromprofessionals in the field of children’s bookillustration. Topics include: finding your character,voice, style and medium; narrative thinking;being both author and illustrator; what kids like;illustration mediums (including digital); preparing aportfolio; publishing; and the past, present andfuture of books for children.Illustrators, authors and other professionals in thepublishing industry will lead class discussions,demonstrate their working methods, providefeedback on class assignments and share theirpractical expertise. Illustration assignments in andoutside class time are a requirement of this class.Prerequisites: One year of drawing, experiencein using color media and an interest in narrativethinking, children’s books and products.See the inside front cover of this catalog for moreinformation about artist/author Fran Lee and theguest presenters for this exciting seminar class!Fran Lee is an illustrator and graphic designer whose workis based in children’s publishing and products. Her workexperience includes seven years as the Art Director forthe trade book publisher, Chicago Review Press, and mostrecently four years as the Creative Director of Sanrio, Inc.(Hello Kitty). She has illustrated and designed several seriesof children’s activity books and gift books, and has writtentwo books for children, Wishing on A Star and a birdwatching book. Her company, Coatimundi Studios, createdthe licensing style guides for Thomas the Tank Engine andhas illustrated several Thomas books for Random HouseChildren’s Books. She works traditionally in gouache,scratchboard and printmaking techniques and digitally inInDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop and Flash. She received herMFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.12studio school DRAWING & PAINTINGTRICIA STACKLEMixed Media CollageCYNTHIA LAHTI10 WEEK CLASS • DR802M T W T F S S • FEB 9-APR 20 (NO CLASS MAR 30);9:00AM-12:00PMTUITION: $335; STUDIO FEE: $25EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $305FOR CREDIT TUTITION: $635Students will explore a wide variety of methodsfor using mixed media, water based painting anddrawing materials with collage to develop theirpersonal collage style. The goal of the class isto inspire and teach students to experiment with

their creative process by adding drawing andpainting materials to their collage. The class willemphasize creativity, experimentation, risk andaccident with the idea that they are importantelements in creating art. The use of a widevariety of both conventional and unconventionalmethods and materials will be explored duringeach class time. The last class assignment willallow students to work in three-dimensionalsculpture if they wish. Students will be encouragedto push their collage to new intellectual andaesthetic levels. The class will be a dynamic andinspiring opportunity for students to push theircreative abilities to a new level. Prerequisite:None, but familiarity with basic art practices ishelpful.Cynthia Lahti uses a variety of materials and techniquesto create artworks that explore the recesses of myth andmystery. She is best known for her surprising combinationof images created in figurative works of collage, drawingand sculpture. In her art, Cynthia uses her imaginativecreativity to experiment with the language of symbols andmetaphor. Her working process encourages curiosity andexperimentation while finding inspiration in art historyand personal nostalgia. Cynthia shows locally at PDXContemporary Art Gallery and has been included in numerousnational shows. She received her BFA at Rhode IslandSchool of Design (RISD).Open Life Drawing StudioM T W T F S S • JAN 26-MAY 11(NO CLASS MAR 9, 16, 20 AND APR 13, 20); 10:00AM-1:00PM$7/SESSION OCAC STUDENTS AND MEMBERS$11/SESSION ALL OTHERSOpen Life Drawing participants sign in and paytheir fees at the Front Desk in the Centrumupon arriving Saturday morning – no need topre-register. These sessions have no instructorand are not available for credit. Please consultthe semester calendar beside the Painting Studiodoor or at the Front Desk for scheduling conflictsthat may preempt Life Drawing. The Open LifeDrawing Studio is located in the Painting Studio.FIBERSWORKSHOPSO VISITING ARTISTFundamentals of FeltmakingTRICIA STACKLE2 DAY WORKSHOP • FT701M T W T F S S • FEB 9-10; 9:00AM-4:00PMTUITION: $200; STUDIO FEE: $30EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $170Using the techniques of wet and dry felt making,this class will focus on forming wool into 2D and3D forms. Instruction will be given on makingflat felt, cords and both hollow and solid formsas a foundation for building methods used increating both functional and sculptural pieces.Demonstration on mixed media approaches ofusing felt, such as incorporating found objectsand embedding other fibers and fabrics into thewool to create new textures will also be presented.This experimental workshop invites youto explore the tactile and transformative mediaof felt making. Prerequisite: NoneTricia Stackle lives and works in Seattle, Washington. Inspiredby simple, shapes and tactile materials, she is both an artist andeducator committed to rethinking the way people live with andrelate to art and design. Using wool felt as her primary medium,she makes clothing, home textiles, sculpture, furniture and photography.Its diverse applications and sophisticated characteristicsmake it well suited for her studio explorations. Stackle earned acertificate in Fiber Art from the University of Washington andrecently completed an MFA in Fiber and Material Studies fromCranbrook Academy of Art. To complement her studio practice,she has been teaching studio art for ten years to people ofall ages. Her work has been featured in the magazines FiberArtsand Surface Design, and was published in the books MobileArchitecture, and 500 Felt Objects.Incorporate your felted experiments intoa wide variety of different shaped formsby joining theBeaded Fingerless MittsLEIGH RADFORD1 DAY WORKSHOP • FT702M T W T F S S • FEB 23; 9:00AM-4:00PMLEIGH RADFORDTUITION: $115; STUDIO FEE: $10EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $85Super-simple, these gloves are worked side to sidein garter stitch, then seamed along the inside of thehand with a custom-fit thumb opening. A few rowsof elongated stitches make the knitting conform tothe shape of your hand while maintaining a snug fit.Class will cover tips on working with color and howto incorporate beads into your work. Prerequisite:Intermediate beginner knitting experience.Leigh Radford is an award-winning author, designer, teacher,and alumna of OCAC. Her books include One More Skein: 30Quick Projects to Knit (STC Fall 2009), AlterKnits Felt: ImaginativeProjects for Knitting and Felting (STC Fall 2008),AlterKnits: Imaginative Projects and Creativity Exercises(STC Fall 2005) and One Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit &Crochet (IWP Spring 2006). Winner of the 2006 Craftrends’Award of Creative Excellence (ACE award), One Skein alsowon the Western Regional Book Design and Production awardfor the best How-To Book of 2007 by the Publishers of the West.The Hanging Flower VaseDRAWING & PAINTING / FIBERSDRAWING & PAINTING / FIBERS & TEXTILES studio school13

METALSCLASSESFundamentals of MetalsmithingALLISON ULLMER12 WEEK CLASS • ME801M T W T F S S • JAN 31-APR 25 (NO CLASS MAR 28);6:30PM-9:30PMTUITION: $395; STUDIO FEE: $100EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $365FOR CREDIT TUITION: $695This course will focus on the fundamentals ofworking with non-precious metals and sterlingsilver as an introduction to jewelry fabrication.Techniques covered include sawing, filing, surfacefinishing, surface treatment, soldering, scoringand bending and cold connections. Classprojects will include an introduction to piercingwith the jewelers saw, a silver ring, a marriage ofmetal pendant, basic kinetic possibilities and anecklace or bracelet through basic chain makingand hollow bead construction. Prerequisite: NoneAllison Ullmer, Instructor. See previous listing.teacher with a knack for putting things together in uniqueways. She has lectured and taught at colleges and craftcenters internationally, in addition to speaking at severalSNAG conferences and having curated the travelingexhibition Op Art: Eyeglasses by Jewelers. She has a BSfrom the University of California Davis and an MFA fromSan Diego State University. Stoner worked as an eyeweardesigner for Anne Klein and Donna Karan, as well asworking freelance in the fashion industry on projects includingwatches and jewelry.Direct and Lost Wax CastingJENNIFER WALLJENNIFER WALL6 WEEK CLASS • ME851M T W T F S S • FEB 9-MAR 23 (NO CLASS FEB 23);9:00AM-12:00PMMETALSBezelsDEB STONER6 WEEK CLASS • ME850M T W T F S S • JAN 30-MAR 6; 6:45PM-9:45PMTUITION: $215; STUDIO FEE: $50EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $185Explore the fundamentals of basic stone settingby making bezels. The emphasis is on buildingsecure, beautiful metal settings for the mostcommon cut, the cabochon. Techniques coveredinclude hand constructing round, irregular andsquare settings, with emphasis on determiningbezel heights and thickness for various stones.Making bezels is a great way to build yoursoldering skills. Prerequisite: Fundamentals ofMetalsmithing (ME801) or equivalentDeb Stoner is a studio artist, designer, metalsmith andTUITION: $215; STUDIO FEE: $50EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $185This class will explore various casting methodsacross a range of cultural and historical considerations.Among other explorations, this coursewill focus on developing wax-working and directcasting techniques along with the centrifugalcasting process. In addition, we will examineancient techniques such as cuttlefish bonecasting and sand casting. Students will createfinished pieces of jewelry using these variedcasting techniques. Prerequisite: NoneJennifer Wall is the Metals Studio Manager and aninstructor at OCAC, as well as an adjunct instructor atthe University of Oregon in Portland. Her work has beenshown in both domestic and international galleries, and employsa range of methodologies and material with a focus onthe intersection between the machined and the haptic. Wallreceived an MFA from the University of Oregon in Eugene.16studio school METALSKRISTIN MITSU SHIGAGlass on Metal - Enameling BasicsKRISTIN MITSU SHIGA5 WEEK CLASS • ME852M T W T F S S • MAR 12-APR 23 (NO CLASS MAR 26 &APR 9); 6:30PM-9:30PMTUITION: $195; STUDIO FEE: $50EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $165Explore the basics of fusing colorful glass tometal in this five-week course. Students will learnto apply enamel to metal in a number of ways andacquire an understanding of this captivating medium.Techniques covered include sifting, sgraffito,stenciling and simple underglaze drawing andpainting. We’ll also experiment with inclusionssuch as foil, wire, lumps and threads. Content andwearability will also be addressed. Prerequisite:None, though basic metal fabrication is helpful.Kristin Mitsu Shiga is an OCAC alumna and has been aprofessional metalsmith and teacher since 1992. Her work

has been exhibited internationally and has been featured innumerous publications, including Art Jewelry Today, FabulousFound Object Jewelry and several books in Lark’s“500” series. Learn more about Kristin and her work fromher recent segment on Oregon ArtBeat, viewable at www.opb.org/programs/artbeat.Fold Forming & Jewelry ScaleHammer FormingDEB STONER6 WEEK CLASS • ME853M T W T F S S • MAR 13-APR 24 (NO CLASS MAR 27);6:45PM-9:45PMTUITION: $215; STUDIO FEE: $50EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $185Tired of sheet metal jewelry forms that simplylook flat? In this class we’ll use hammers, stakesand the rolling mill to explore fold forms, and anticlastic/synclasticsheet metal raising techniqueson a jewelry scale. These seemingly simple butendlessly fascinating techniques will broadenstudents’ metals vocabulary and develop excitingand direct lifelong skills. Prerequisite: Fundamentalsof Metalsmithing (ME801) or equivalentDeb Stoner, Instructor. See previous listing.BLUE MITCHELLCasting with Mold-Assistance& Plastics/OrganicsJENNIFER WALL6 WEEK CLASS • ME854M T W T F S S • APR 6-MAY 11; 9:00AM-12:00PMTUITION: $215; STUDIO FEE: $50EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $185This course focuses on using a variety ofadvanced casting processes such as moldmakingtechniques for developing multiplewaxes as well as for reproducing difficult orephemeral items through casting. The course willalso investigate burning out plastics, organicsand other advanced materials. We will primarilyuse and design around found organic and plasticmodels, and we will work with rubber molds forcasting multiples. Prerequisite: NoneJennifer Wall, Instructor. See previous listing.PHOTOGRAPHYWORKSHOPSUnconventional PhotographyBLUE MITCHELLEver wanted to break the rules and explore theborders between processes? If so, this excitingtwo-day workshop offers the opportunity toexplore a variety of unconventional photographicprocesses using both digital and darkroomtechniques. Participants will begin by learninga pigment print transfer process called theacrylic lift, which is an elegant way for artists toshowcase their photography on a variety of substratesincluding wood, metal, glass, etc. Movingforward, darkroom lovers will explore abrasionbleaching, toning, and other manipulations forsilver gelatin prints. To round out the experience,we’ll introduce a variety of other uniqueprocesses through lectures, slideshows and printsamples. Prerequisite: NoneBlue Mitchell is an independent publisher, curator, educatorand photographer, based in Portland, Oregon. He has beeninvolved with many facets of the photographic arts. Mitchellreceived a BFA from Oregon College of Art and Craft.He has curated and juried several photography exhibitions,created an online photography gallery (platestopixels.com)and launched a new fine art photography annual calledDiffusion: Unconventional Photography. His personalwork implements many photographic techniques includingtoy cameras, pinhole, film and digital cameras as well asalternative processes, scanners, aged paper, wax, installation,collage and hand drawing. Most recently he has beenspecializing in Acrylic Lifts and Burnt Transparencies. Hiswork has been exhibited throughout the US.Interested in learning about incorporatingphotographic imagery into your drawingsand paintings?METALS / PHOTOGRAPHY2 DAY WORKSHOP • PH701M T W T F S S • FEB 9-10; 9:00AM-4:00PMTUITION: $165; STUDIO FEE: $35EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $135METALS / PHOTOGRAPHY studio school17

PHOTOGRAPHYCLASSESPHOTOGRAPHY18Intermediate Black and WhitePhotographyPAT BOGNAR10 WEEK CLASS • PH850M T W T F S S • JAN 28-APR 8 (NO CLASS MAR 25);6:30PM-9:30PMTUITION: $315; STUDIO FEE: $60EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $285Build on a basic knowledge of black and whitephotography by learning fiber-based printing,archival processing techniques, and how tocreate window mats for presentation. Studentsalso begin to experiment both during shootingand in the darkroom with push and pull processingfilm, multiple exposure techniques, print solarization,printing from multiple negatives and othermanipulations. Learn through demonstrations,assisted lab time, group critiques and presentationsabout the work of photographers past andpresent. Prerequisite: PH801 or consent frominstructorPat Bognar taught photography for eight years in Paris, Francebefore moving to Portland. She has had numerous exhibitionsin the US and Europe. Her work is represented in majorcollections including the Rijksmuseum Vincent Van Gogh andthe Portland Visual Chronicle. She currently teaches at theUniversity of Portland. Pat Bogner has a MA ED from theUniversity of Illinois and a BA from Indiana University.Introduction to PhotoshopMATT KIDDER5 WEEK CLASS • PH851M T W T F S S • JAN 30-FEB 27; 6:00PM-9:00PMTUITION: $175; STUDIO FEE: $30EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $145This course will introduce basic Photoshoptechniques such as color adjustment, contrastadjustment, dodging/burning, image sizing, usinglayers, dust/defect removal, adding text andworking with black and white imagery. Basiccolor management information (final prints thatmatch the monitor image) will be covered asstudio school PHOTOGRAPHY / WOODKELLY KEIGWINit relates to processing digital camera/imagefiles, monitor viewing and printing. Course contentwill be presented at a comfortable pacewith an accompanying text so that studentscan remember the material and ask questionsif needed. Lectures will also be followed byextensive practice sessions that will include theopportunity and information necessary to printa body of work on a variety of archival papers.Students will have seven day a week access toOCAC’s state-of-the-art digital imaging facilityfor the duration of the class. Prerequisite: SomeMacintosh experience recommendedMatt Kidder is a photo-based artist who utilizes still imagery,performance, and writing to create text/image works.He was awarded an NEA grant as author and director ofthe Watershed Project, a multi-disciplinary touring exhibit.His work is exhibited nationally and often employs fabricatedhistories and sociopolitical observation as content. Heholds an MFA from San Francisco State University.Intro to Digital Photography -Camera, Composition, and CraftKELLY KEIGWINPAT BOGNAR8 WEEK CLASS • PH852M T W T F S S • FEB 19–APR 16 (NO CLASS MAR 26);6:30PM-9:30PMTUITION: $230; STUDIO FEE: $75EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $200Looking to improve your digital photographs? Thisintroductory class is perfect for anyone who wishesto gain a deeper understanding of photographiccomposition and content through guided exerciseswith their digital camera. Learn about the differenttechnical features that are common on digitalcameras, how to upload and resize files for optimalviewing in a variety of media, which adjustments inphoto editing programs like Photoshop Elementscan enhance the mood and tonality of yourimages, and how to output your work effectivelyusing inkjet printers. Lectures, informal reviewsof photographs, and class conversations will helpparticipants develop a series of images that highlightthe skills explored in the course. Prerequisites:None. This is an introductory level course that onlyrequires students bring a digital camera and cameramanual to the first class session.Kelly Keigwin works in photography, mixed media collage,and ceramics. Her work draws inspiration from socialobservation and the human condition. She utilizes imagery,text, paint, and recycled materials in her work. Keigwinhas been published in Juxtapoz magazine and is representedin private collections in the US, Canada and the UnitedKingdom. She is exhibited nationally and holds a B.A. fromWashington State University.

WOOD / ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCESketching With WoodBILLY RUECK2.5 DAY WORKSHOP • WD703M T W T F S S • APR 12-14; 6:30PM-9:30PM FRI,9:00AM-4:00PM SAT AND SUNTUITION: $160; STUDIO FEE: $25EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $130This informative and intensive weekend workshopencourages participants to loosen up andexplore wood as an expressive material by cutting,carving, gluing, painting, sanding, grinding andobserving. Demonstrations of quick and effectivewoodworking techniques with a variety ofwoods, paints and tools will be accompaniedby ample work time. The objective is to allowyour creativity to be rejuvenated by followinginstinct not rigid expectations, so come ready todiscuss, sketch, build, paint, carve and collaborate.Prerequisite: NoneBilly Rueck was born on Long Island, New York. Afterattending the Rhode Island School of Design’s FurnitureDesign Program he began working as a wooden boat builder.Traveling the east coast restoring historic ships, as well asbuilding new boats became a passion which he did alongside of teaching boat building at a school in Maine. Billycame to Portland in 2010 to attend Oregon College of Artand Craft. Since earning a MFA through the joint OCAC/PNCA Applied Craft and Design program, he has beenteaching in the Jordan Schnitzer Family Art Adventureswoodworking program.ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCEPROGRAMEach fall and spring semester, the College hosts two artists fora residency. This academic year’s residents are in the fields ofceramics, drawing and painting, metals and wood. The OCACArtist-in-Residence program offers emerging artists of greatpromise and successful practice the time and space to concentrateon a particular project, further explore their art andexchange ideas and techniques with the arts community in thePacific Northwest. The Artist-in-Residence program is supportedthrough a generous grant from the Collins Foundation.Adrien SegalMs. Segal has embarked upon a body of sculptural work thattranslates data from the likes of the US Geological Survey intotangible forms in wood, metal and other materials. Of particularinterest to her in the Pacific Northwest is the eco-system of theColumbia River and its alteration by humans. Ms. Segal receiveda BFA in Woodworking and Furniture Design from the CaliforniaCollege of the Arts in San Francisco, California. Her work hasbeen exhibited on the West Coast and Mexico.“I make sculpture as a means to communicate data and statisticalinformation about the intersection of humans and the naturalworld…. Ultimately, [the sculptures] inform and invite dialogueabout the landscape and our inherent connection to it.”WOODCLASSESElements of Furniture Making:BoxesAMANDA WALL-GRAF10 WEEK CLASS • WD802M T W T F S S TUESDAY • JAN 29 - APR 9(NO CLASS MAR 26); 6:30PM-9:30PMTUITION: $295; STUDIO FEE: $40EARLY REGISTRATION TUITION (DEADLINE 1/15): $265FOR CREDIT TUITION: $595Learn or hone the art and craft of woodworkingby exploring the box form. This course is designedfor people who want to focus on the details andprecision of crafting small scale objects. Throughclass discussions, demonstrations and hands-onwork in the shop, students will learn woodworkingtechniques that emphasize skill, creativity and thesafe use of machine tools. Prerequisite: None.This is a dynamic course developed for studentswith minimum woodworking experience as well asthose who need a refresher or want to strengthentheir capabilities.Amanda Wall-Graf has been a woodworker in variousguises for ten years, pursuing everything from 3D signmakingto cabinetry/remodeling to sculpture to working withdesign firms. She now runs a studio practice in southeastPortland, Oregon, specializing in handmade custom furniture.Amanda explores materiality, detailing and structurein her work. She earned a BFA degree from Oregon Collegeof Art and Craft in 2010 and teaches there regularly. Holdingcraftsmanship and sustainability in highest regard, shestrives to build elegant objects that will stand the test of timeand continue to spark the interest of the user. wallgraf.comKristi SwordMs. Sword resides in Brooklyn, New York where she uses herhands to build playful and elaborate work that explores the repetition,limitations and possibilities of mass-produced products. Shebegan magnifying smaller details in her jewelry work with iterationsof meticulous repetition and accurate process. Ms. Sword receiveda BFA from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah,Georgia and an MFA from SUNY New Paltz, New York.“My background as a jeweler allows me to see the microuniverse that exists under a magnifying loupe, revealing tinymetal landscapes. This way of looking has led me to the ideaof things being perfect down to a hair’s width of invented time.During my residency, I intend to delve further into ideas of loss,memory and its transformation through time.”ADRIEN SEGAL20studio school WOOD / ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM

DEGREE PROGRAMSConsider taking your course work to the next level by applying to Oregon College of Art and Craft’sdegree programs. The College offers both undergraduate and graduate programs in today’s importantfield of Craft. OCAC’s exceptional educational experience is built upon the importance of mentor-basedteaching and the College’s learning approach which emphasizes multidisciplinary art making. Financial aidand scholarships are available for qualified candidates. Learn more about degree offerings by attendingan open house ocac.edu/openhouse, or by scheduling an advising appointment with an admissionscounselor 971.255.4192.Undergraduate StudiesStudents select from seven Concentration areas in Craft: Book Arts, Ceramics, Drawing/Painting,Fibers, Metals, Photography, and WoodCertificate (78 credits)Bachelor of Fine Arts (120 credits)Post Baccalaureate Certificate (30 credits)Graduate StudiesMaster of Fine Arts in Craft (60 credits - New Fall 2013!)Master of Fine Arts in Applied Craft + Design (60 credits – Collaborative program withPacific Northwest College of Art)APPLY TODAY ocac.edu/applyOCAC TO HOST NATIONAL PORTFOLIO DAY / DEGREE PROGRAMSSUNDAY, JANUARY 13 | 12-4 PMOCAC campus tours available beginning @ 10am | ocac.edu/npdayNational Portfolio Day is an opportunity for high school and college students interested in undergraduateprograms in the arts to meet representatives from more than 30 leading colleges of art and design fromaround the country and Canada. National Portfolio Days serve a variety of purposes, most importantly,they help further the development of young artists by bringing together experienced college representativesto review artwork and offer critique. The event is free and open to the public. Registrationrequired on site. www.portfolioday.netQUESTIONS? admissions@ocac.edu • 971.255.4192 • www.ocac.eduOregon College of Art and Craft | 8245 SW Barnes Road | Portland OR 97225DEGREE AND CERTIFICATE CLASSES campus news21

AC+D VISITING ARTISTS LECTURE SERIESIMAGES LEFT: IRIS EICHENBERG | RIGHT: PEARL FRYARMFA Applied Craft + DesignVISITING ARTISTS WINTER/SPRING 2013LECTURE SERIESAmos Kennedy | December 12Mr. Kennedy is a letterpress printer, papermaker and builder of artist’s books based in Gordo, Alabama.He quit his corporate computer programming job at the age of 40 to follow his dream of becominga letterpress artist, or as he calls himself, “humble negro printer.” His work embodies his passion for stirringup strong emotions and encouraging people to think in previously unexplored ways. He is the subject of thedocumentary Proceed and Be Bold. Co-sponsored with PNCA Printmaking Department.Hazel Clark | January 23Ms. Clark is Research Chair of Fashion at the School of Art and Design History and Theory at Parsons,and former head of the Swire School of Design at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She was one ofthe first graduates in Britain to be awarded a PhD in the History of Design, and has since published andtaught internationally, with a particular interest in design and cultural identity and a focus on fashion andtextiles. Co-sponsored with OCAC Fibers.Pearl Fryar | February 20Mr. Fryar is a sculptor who uses live plant material to create original, elegantly abstract forms of topiary. Heis self-taught and as such has taken risks and developed techniques outside the normal bounds of horticulture.He is not afraid to try new things and has been said to “tame trees” with his unique techniques.Born the son of a sharecropper in rural North Carolina, he has overcome substantial obstacles through aposition of selfless giving. Co-sponsored with PNCA GFA.Iris Eichenberg | March 20Ms. Eichenberg is Artist-in-Residence and Head of Metalsmithing at Cranbrook Academy of Art, andhas worked as an independent artist and art educator, a part-time curator and co-organizer of artrelatedevents. She has given numerous workshops in Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. She hasreceived numerous grants, awards and residencies in Europe and North America. Her work can be foundin museums in Europe and the US, including the Stedelijk Museum and the Fondation National d’ArtContemporain. Co-sponsored with OCAC Metals.Allyson Mitchell | April 10Ms. Mitchell is a maximalist artist working predominantly in sculpture, installation and film. Since 1997, shehas been melding feminism and pop culture to play with contemporary ideas about sexuality, autobiography,and the body, largely through the use of reclaimed textile and abandoned craft. Her work has exhibited ingalleries and festivals across Canada, the US, Europe and East Asia. She is an assistant professor in theSchool of Women’s Studies at York University. Co-sponsored with PNCA Sculpture.6:30pm | MFA AC+D Studios | The Bison Building 421 NE 10thFREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC22 campus news MFA + ACD VISITING ARTIST FALL LECTURE SERIES

Hoffman Gallery WINTER/SPRING 2013EXHIBITIONSGALLERY HOURS: 10AM-3PM DAILYCENTRUM BUILDING | 503.297.5544 | FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLICThe Hoffman Gallery, named after the College’s founder Julia Hoffman, brings the work ofregional, national and international artists to campus. Exhibitions are selected to reflect currenttrends in the arts, as well as the historical and cultural aspects of art and craft. Common to allHoffman Gallery exhibitions is the goal of providing a forum to promote dialogue and education.OCAC 20th Anniversary Tea Pot Class Show | January 10-30Opening reception Thursday, January 10 from 4–6pmShowcasing the next generation of Oregon craftspeople, artists, makers, designers, fabricators, and crystalline thinkers,the invitational exhibition honors the College’s alumni and their realization of becoming professional, working artists inthe US. The exhibition marks 20 years of the one-of-a-kind tea pot making class.Oregon Scholastic Art Awards Portfolio Gold Key Winners | February 7-27Opening reception Thursday, February 7 from 4–6pmOCAC is proud to showcase the 2013 Oregon Scholastic Art Awards Gold Key Art and Photography winners. The ScholasticArt Awards are the largest source of scholarship funds for creative teens in the US, offering recognition, exhibition,publication and scholarship opportunities to outstanding students in art and writing.OCAC Juried High School Show | March 7-28Opening reception Thursday, March 7 from 4–6pmThe OCAC Juried High School Exhibition highlights the best work by students from 30 public and private high schools.As an institution dedicated to local and regional art and craft outreach, OCAC is proud to support our community’s youngartists, their high school visual art programs and their instructors.OCAC Thesis Orals Show | April 3-May 12Week 1 April 3–7: Opening reception Wednesday, April 3 from 4–6pmWeek 2 April 10–14: Opening reception Wednesday, April 10 from 4–6pmWeek 3 April 17–21: Opening reception Wednesday, April 17 from 4–6pmWeek 4 April 24–28: Opening reception Wednesday, April 24 from 4–6pmWeek 5 May 1–5: Opening reception Wednesday, May 1 from 4–6pmWeek 6 May 8–12: Opening reception Wednesday, May 8, 4–6pm (Post Baccalaureate)Students in the College’s BFA, Certificate and Post-Baccalaureate Programs spend their final year perfecting their craftin the creation of an original body of work that reflects their personal and conceptual ideas, and finely tuned craftsmanship.This entire learning experience culminates in the exhibition of their work.HOFFMAN GALLERYThesis Graduation Exhibition | May 18-30Opening reception Saturday, May 18 from 2-5pmWork from each graduating BFA, Certificate and Post Baccalaureate class.IMAGES LEFT: CLAIRE MCKINNEY | RIGHT: KATHY KERNERHOFFMAN GALLERY campus news23

ART ON THE VINE 2013 / THE SHOP @ OCACDALE CHIHULY | BLACK BLANKET NUMBER 4, 2011 | IMAGE: SCOTT M. LEANArt on the Vine 2013Live Auction Preview + Artist ReceptionView the 2013 Live Auction +OCAC Student Commission ArtLibations + Hors D’oeuvresThursday, January 10, 20135:30–8:00 pmOregon College of Art and CraftVollum Drawing, Painting & Photography Building8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland OR 97225rsvp by Friday, January 4 – (971)255-4165 ormjacky@ocac.eduSave-the-DateArt on the Vine 2013 Gala BenefitBenefiting Student ScholarshipsSaturday, February 9, 2013Portland Art MuseumKridel Grand + Fields BallroomsFor sponsorship, table purchase andreservations please call (971)255-4165 orgo to www.ocac.edu/artontheevineTHE SHOP @ OCAC SPRING 2013Every purchase supports Oregon College of Art and Craft and our artists….Who’s Your Valentine?January 15–February 17Opening receptionThursday, February 7 | 4–6 pmAMARETTE GREGORContainment: Boxes, Bags, Bins andOther Fascinating ContainersFebruary 19–March 31Opening receptionThursday, March 7 | 4–6 pmBreaking Through to Beauty*:the art and craft of Joe DiemerApril 4–28*essay title by Glenn AdamsonJOE DIEMEROpening receptionThursday, April 4 | 4–6 pmGALLERY HOURS: 10am-3pm daily8245 SW Barnes Road, Portland, OR 97225 | 971.255.414324campus news ANNUAL STUDENT ALUMNI HOLIDAY SALE / THE SHOP @ OCAC

STUDIO SCHOOL POLICIESStudents may submit a completed registrationform by mail, fax, in person, or online at www.ocac.edu/register. Phone registration is also availablefor all classes and workshops except Art Adventures.All tuition and studio fees are due at thetime of registration. Please register one studentper registration form. Additional forms are availableonline. Registrations are non-transferable.Age Requirements for 700-800 Classesand WorkshopsClasses and workshops are open to adults age18 and over. Students 17 and younger wishingto enroll should contact the Community ProgramRegistrar to obtain consent of the instructor andto complete a release of liability statement.Class/Workshop CancellationsIf a class should fail to meet minimum enrollment7-14 days before the first scheduled meeting, it willbe cancelled. If a class or workshop is cancelled, afull refund of tuition and studio fees will be made.Tuition DiscountsWe are pleased to offer several discounts forStudio School tuition. Please see the registrationform for details. Discounts may not be combinedand do not apply to studio fees, which must bepaid in full upon registration. Classes taken foracademic credit cannot be discounted.Studio FeesThese fees cover some materials used during theclass or workshop and the cost to operate the studio.Studio fees may not cover the cost of all materialsrequired, or recommended, by the instructor.Dropping and Adding ClassesIf you drop a course, you must notify the CommunityProgram Registration Assistant in writing, byfax, email, or postal mail. Refunds are calculatedfrom the date notification is received, not fromthe last day of attendance.• All drops are assessed a $35 processing feebefore refund.• No refund of studio fees will be given after theclass has begun.Refund policy for courses numbered 700(Studio School Workshops):Students dropping a workshop any time after registeringand up to two weeks prior to the date it isscheduled to begin will receive a 100% refund oftuition and fees (minus a $35 processing fee). Weregret that no refunds can be given after that day.Refund policy for courses numbered 800(Studio School Classes):• 100% of tuition and fees (minus a $35 processingfee) up to one working day before theclass meets for the first time.• 75% of tuition (minus a $35 processing fee) upto one working day before the class meets for asecond time. No studio fees will be refunded.• No refund available the day the class meets forthe second time and beyond.FOR CREDIT REGISTRATIONDropping and Adding ClassesAny credit student may withdraw from a class priorto the third class session, or from a workshop priorto the second workshop session, and receive agrade of “W.” Any credit student who stops attendingand fails to turn in the Drop Form by the appropriatecourse session will receive a grade of “F.”Credit Student ResponsibilitiesStudents taking a Studio School class or workshopfor one credit must commit to 45 hours ofinstruction and studio/home work, due beforethe regular grading date for that semester, if notdetermined to be due by last class (or earlier) bythe instructor. Instructors will assign outside-ofclasswork to students in addition to class workif the total instructional hours in a Studio Schoolclass or workshop does not equal 45 hours. Academicprogress is linked to course attendance.Students are responsible for the entire content oftheir courses and can expect that attendance willinfluence the evaluation of their performance.Transfer Credit (to other colleges)The transfer of OCAC credit is always at thediscretion of the receiving school. This generallydepends on the transferability of curricula and mayalso depend on comparability of accreditation.Student RecordsOCAC adheres to the provisions of the FamilyEducational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974(FERPA). Students have the right to inspect andto challenge the accuracy of the contents of theireducational records that are maintained by theCollege. The College will not release students’academic records to any person, agency or organizationother than College officials and certainauthorized federal and state authorities withoutthe written consent of the student.OCAC designates the following items as DirectoryInformation: student name, address, telephonenumber, email address, status, concentration,degrees, honors and awards, dates of attendanceand photographs. The College considers studentinformation confidential and only to be released foreducational purposes. OCAC does not sell studentdirectory information to outside vendors.Photography on CampusOCAC reserves the right to photograph on campusstudents and their artwork for public relationswork in promoting the College and its programs.WaiverShould any injuries occur during or as a result ofparticipation in any class or workshop, the registeredstudent agrees to indemnify and hold harmlessOregon College of Art and Craft and all employees,instructors and volunteers connected with OCAC.STUDIO SCHOOL POLICIESOregon College of Art and Craft is dedicated to excellence in teaching art through craft, contributing significantly to the discourse of contemporary art making and therole of the handmade in the creative process. OCAC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognizedby the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and/or the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities8060 165th Avenue NE, Suite 100/Redmond, Washington 98052-3981. OCAC is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, a specializedaccrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education. OREGON OFFICE OF DEGREEAUTHORIZATION The school is a nonprofit corporation authorized by the State of Oregon to offer and confer the academic degree described herein, following a determinationthat state academic standards will be satisfied under OAR 583-030. Inquiries concerning the standards or school compliance may be directed to the Office of DegreeAuthorization, 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100, Eugene, Oregon 97401.OCAC operates under 501(c)(3) status, and is governed by a self-perpetuating board of volunteer trustees. OCAC reserves the right to change programs, regulations andfees noted in this schedule. OCAC is committed to equal opportunity for all persons, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital or parental status,political ideas, sexual orientation or handicap, in the admission of students to educational programs and activities. | IMAGES Stephen Funk Photography, Beth Conyers.STUDIO SCHOOL POLICIES studio school25

MAP OF CAMPUSPARKINGPARKINGCEDPPMECTHLBPOPARKINGCCAPR BASSCOWVPARKINGADCENDYSDFCBUSSTOPAOPARKINGWDSW Barnes RoadBUSSTOPOVERFLOWPARKINGCSPARKINGSW Leahy RoadCAMPUS MAPAD AdmissionsAO Administrative OfficesBA Book ArtsC Centrum, Hoffman Gallery, CaféCA CalligraphyCE CeramicsCEN Centrum StudioCO ConstructionCS Community StudiosDPP Drawing, Painting & PhotographyDY Dye StudioFCLBFibers ClassroomLibraryME MetalsPRPOSDSSTHPrintmakingPortableSurface DesignStudent LoungeThesis StudiosWV WeavingWD WoodHOURS OF OPERATIONCOLLEGE HOURSPlease call to confirm campus hoursduring school breaks or holidays.503. 297. 5544503. 297. 3155FRONT DESKMon-Thur: 7:30am - 9:30pmFri: 7:30am - 5:00pmSat & Sun: 8:00am - 5:00pmGALLERY HOURSDaily 10:00am - 3:00pmCall for holiday hoursOREGON COLLEGEOF ART AND CRAFTHANDS ON CAFELunch: Mon-Fri, 11:30am - 2:00pmDinner: Mon-Thur, 5:30 - 7:30pmBrunch: Sun, 9:30am - 1:30pmClosed Saturdays 503.297.1480TRANSPORTATIONThe #20 Tri-Met bus stops right in frontof the College and transfers to manyother routes. You may also take the Maxto the Sunset Transit Center and thentransfer to the #20. Call 503.238.7433for a Tri-Met schedule or trip planninginformation.26studio school CAMPUS MAP

NON-PROFIT ORG.U.S. POSTAGEPAIDPORTLAND, ORPERMIT NO. 119www.ocac.edu503 . 297. 5544 p8245 SW Barnes RoadPortland OR 97225This catalog is printed on 100% recycled paper.SPRING BREAK CAMP!REGISTER TODAY GRADES 1-5 • GRADES 6-8 • PRE-COLLEGETHE JORDAN SCHNITZER FAMILYART ADVENTURES CLASSES & WORKSHOPSREQUEST YOUR CATALOG TODAY! CALL 971.255.4205